When to Call LifeBanc

Please make that OneCall for Life immediately to 800-558-LIFE (5433) if any of the following occur:

• You answer YES to ANY of the questions below
• A physician plans a DNR discussion with the family of a potential organ donor
• There are plans to withdraw support of a potential organ donor

Referrals to LifeBanc should be made within one hour of meeting these clinical triggers:

1. Is the patient mechanically ventilated?

   
   

2. Does the patient have a neuro injury (Anoxia, CVA or Trauma, etc.)?

   
   

3. Does the patient have a Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) equal to or less than five (≤5) OR the absence of two of the following brain stem reflexes?

   • Pupillary response
   • Corneal reflex
   • Cough
   • Gag
   • Response to pain
   • Respiration
   • Doll's eyes
   • Cold caloric
     
      

Does the patient have a pediatric verbal score (V-score) of 1 (unresponsive)?

Referrals to LifeBanc should be made within one hour of meeting these clinical triggers.